Epic Games Ordered to Refund Over $72 Million to Fortnite Players for Accidental Purchases

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A lawsuit settlement won by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has forced Epic Games to issue millions of dollars in refunds to numerous Fortnite players who made accidental in-game purchases.

The FTC has secured a refund of over $72 million, which will be distributed to approximately 629,000 players who requested compensation following a class action that emerged in 2022.

The settlement concludes a lawsuit in which the FTC found Epic Games guilty of “unlawful billing practices” that led players to make unintended purchases through Fortnite microtransactions.

The 2022 lawsuit, filed by the FTC, accused Epic Games of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), with the court ruling in favor of the Commission.

The lawsuit alleged that Epic Games used “dark patterns”—design tricks intended to manipulate users—causing millions of players to make purchases they didn’t intend to.

Players who qualify for compensation can receive an average of $114, provided they submit a request via the online form currently available. Eligible players will need to demonstrate that they meet the requirements specified in the case.

How to Apply for a Refund in Fortnite

If you believe you are eligible for a refund, the process is straightforward. You can apply online at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim. To file a claim, you will need either a claim number or your Epic Account ID. If you haven’t received an email containing a claim number, you can easily find your Epic Account ID by following the instructions provided on the website.

Currently, the refund process is only available to Fortnite players in the United States. Epic Games has not yet extended this offer to international players, but further announcements may follow in the future.

Players interested in receiving compensation must submit their claims by January 10, 2025. Be sure to file your claim well before the deadline to ensure you don’t miss out on the refund.

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